Ski Martock
Let’s face it, we don’t have the “down time” for great skiing. Banff, Kimberley, Marble Mountain and other places would blow any Nova Scotia ski hill away. However, we have some nifty pockets where a skier can get a good buzz.
Less than 45 minutes from the international airport in Halifax is Ski Martock, a small ski area that fill the void for those yearning for the peaks. The nice thing about Ski Martock is that you can get there quickly, have a fun workout and be home before dinner.
As for vertical, well its limited – 600 feet and 7 trails. But with snow-making machinery and night lights you can still get a good workout on some decent snow. And this is for an average season of 109 days.
In addition, cross-country skiing and ice skating on the canal system are both available during the day. They have the snowmaking machines on 5.5 km of cross-country trails and these are kept groomed, track-set and are patrolled. Tobogganing is also a perk for families or for people who want to have a thrill without putting on the boards.
In the summer Ski Martock offers mountain biking and hiking through some pretty amazing country.
How to Get There
Take Highway 101 to Annapolis Valley, exit 5 and follow signs to Martock. Signs are well posted. It is approximately a 45 minute drive.
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